39 Quotes by Aaron Peirsol

The ocean is the lifeblood of our world. If we were to lose our fish that we appreciate so much by overfishing; or if we were to lose some of our favorite beaches to overbuilding and pollution, then how would we feel? It's become a case of not knowing what you've got until it's gone.

Everyone else is catching up pretty darn fast. Those guys pushed me.

Swimming took up so much of my faculties, and for so long, I was willing to give it everything.

It's relaxing to swim in front of your family and friends. You couldn't ask for a better meet as far as competition goes and the crowd.

I'm just elated. I hoped, but I didn't think I'd really be able to do that.

Instead of eight days, it's going to be one day: boom, boom, boom,

If you're that person, then you've done your job. And if you've (influenced) one kid out of a thousand, then you've done your job.

I feel like a host, ... It's pretty sweet. The pool, it looks like a completely different pool. It's got some big stands, flags, banners, cameras, and who knows what all.

How often does one person get six medals at a World Championships? The way I look at it, not to downplay my accomplishments, but people break world records every year. So to win this award this year, I am completely humbled and very happy.